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October 02, 2003
step 2

I got both my tickets and visa application in the post today. Still one or two things to do before I've finished preparatory bits and pieces, including vaccinations and actually applying for the Visa...




Because of the sanctions, credit cards aren't accepted in Myanmar, so hotel reservations for the nights I arrive and depart, while easy enough to make online are rather more difficult to actually confirm. I still need to get to the bank to transfer the funds directly to their account. Costs extra, of course.

It also means that I'll have to bring cash for any other purchases. Buying gifts and souveniers will also be interesting, and possibly not too easy or fulfilling since exports are severly restricted.

Posted by Lisa at October 02, 2003 12:32 AM